What do you think?

[oobray]

I was browsing my student code of conduct book today (University of North Texas) and I have come across something a little vague. In the code it states

# Use or possession on campus of ammunition, firearms, explosives, or other objects that are dangerous or flammable or that could cause damage by fire or explosion to persons or property.
Firearms are prohibited in or on any portion of buildings, grounds or parking lots except as allowed under Subchapter of the Texas Government Code. Felony status and penalties for breach of state law apply.

So does this mean that if I have a concealed handgun permit given to be under the subchapter of the texas government code, that I am legal? I am going to the dean of students today and speak with someone I just thought I would ask to see what you guys thought

 

[rhubarb]

From the applicable Texas statute:
http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PE/content/pdf/pe.010.00.000046.00.pdf

Sec. 46.03. PLACES WEAPONS PROHIBITED.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with a firearm, illegal knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05(a):
(1) on the physical premises of a school or educational institution, any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by a school or educational institution is being conducted, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the institution;
(b)...
(c)(1) "Premises" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.035.


Sec. 46.035. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER.
(f)(3) "Premises" means a building or a portion of a building. The term does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area.

This law applies whether or not you have a CHL. Violation is a Class A misdemeanor per 46.02.

Presumably the only exception in the "Subchapter of the Texas Government Code" would be the "Premises" exclusion of parking lots, etc.

 

[wdlsguy]

Violation is a Class A misdemeanor per 46.02.

Actually, it's a third degree felony per 46.03.

http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PE/content/htm/pe.010.00.000046.00.htm#46.03.00

 

[oobray]

Yes, I was just wondering if the end of the conduct code which it states

except under subchapter of texas government code

would possibly qualify as

expressed written permission

probably not I guess. It's a pipe dream